Communications Division
The Communications Division works with divisions throughout UDOT to provide media relations; help build relationships with the public, businesses and government partners; advise during crisis situations and convey department information to all employees.
- Communications Division Org Chart (61KB PDF File)
Contact Information
801-965-4000
contactudot@utah.gov
4501 South 2700 West
P.O. Box 141200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1200
Communications Division Contacts
Elizabeth McMillan
Director of Strategic Communications
801-965-4030
emcmillan@utah.gov
Aimee Colton
Social Media Manager
aimeecolton@utah.gov
John Gleason
Public Relations Director
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Jessica Gonzales
Executive Communications Coordinator
801-718-6503
jessgonzales@utah.gov
Hailey Knowlton
Graphic Designer
801-535-6630
hknowlton@utah.gov
Katie Lindley
Internal Communications Specialist
801-430-2434
klindley@utah.gov
Becky Parker
Digital Platform Administrator
801-244-7939
rebeccaparker@utah.gov
Grant Potter
Communications Content Manager
385-261-3404
grantpotter@utah.gov
Ramon Ruiz
Traveler Information Communications Manager
385-501-3829
rruiz@utah.gov
Joe Walker
Internal Communications Manager
385-223-5233
josephwalker@utah.gov
Media Contact Information
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the media to keep the public informed of transportation issues throughout Utah. Members of the media may contact the appropriate person directly or call the 24-hour Media Hot Line for assistance.
UDOT 24-hour Media Hotline: 801-746-9932
Primary Spokesperson:
John Gleason
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-710-0131
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Kylar Sharp
801-419-8236
ksharp@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Wyatt Woolley
801-372-4798
wwoolley@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Region, Group and Division Communication Contacts
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the central communications division but specialize in regional and division communication.
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-710-0131
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Kylar Sharp
801-419-8236
ksharp@utah.gov
Bailey Butler
801-979-7379
baileybutler@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Wyatt Woolley
801-372-4798
wwoolley@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Planning and Investments
Eileen Barron
801-244-7412
ebarron@utah.gov
Traffic and Safety Division
Kristen Hoschouer
801-554-5049
khoschouer@utah.gov
Laurie Huntsman
435-896-7667
lhuntsman@utah.gov
Traffic Management Division
Mark Garrison
614-477-4243
mgarrison@utah.gov
News from Communications
UDOT, DPS release preliminary traffic fatalities numbers ahead of Labor Day weekend
Fatalities trending high, as July was the worst month to date for single-vehicle fatalities The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released preliminary traffic fatality numbers for the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities typically increase. Despite some positive trends, there […]
UDOT recycling old Bangerter Highway concrete to pave new highway interchanges
Crews are recycling old pavement onsite to create road base for new project The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is recycling old concrete on site on Bangerter Highway to help build the highway’s new interchanges. Crews on the Bangerter 4700 South project just finished recycling approximately 15,000 cubic yards of concrete – enough to fill […]
UDOT among first in nation to implement LiDAR safety software
Engineers use 3D view of intersections to identify potential safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is one of the first states in the U.S. to use LiDAR technology to improve safety at intersections. While prior detection devices only granted engineers a view of the stop line, LiDAR uses eye-safe […]